Fine Art Showcase, Children's Gallery open

The eighth annual Olney Arts Council Fine Art Showcase and Richland County Children's Gallery began Monday at The Holiday.

Exhibit hours will be from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. A Meet the Artists reception will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, during which the public can meet and talk with the artists. Artwork will be on display until after the reception.

There were also exhibit hours Monday and judging by retired Eastern Illinois University art professor Dr. Hanna Eads.